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Welcome to the forum! My second daughter was born five days after I turned 40. She was conceived through IVF due to life-long infertility (not my age). There certainly are challenges in conceiving at 40 which are less evident in the 20s and 30s. You might like to read this article on the topic: Older Mothers: the good, the bad and the ugly! (npt a very flattering title!)

I remember going for my booking visit at the hospital for my second baby and commenting to the midwife that at 39 I must be one of their oldest mothers. The nurse laughed at me and told me to have a better look at the women in the waiting room. On the way out I did and realised that the vast majority of women there were not much younger than me, many were my age and some looked older!

Welcome to the forum! I can remember what it felt like when I first became a mum - I felt daunted (even though I had worked as a health professional with children for some years) and more responsible than I had ever felt before in my life. I still feel that responsibility now but I have learnt to follow my children's needs and trust my instincts.

Vasia's Introduction

Hello everyone,
My name is Vasia and I'm a mother of two boys, one is three years old and the other is ten months. I am also six months pregnant with twins. I'm looking forward to all the great resources and conversations I will have.

Vasia - your family sound amazing. I also have a 10 month old boy as well as a two year old. You must be very excited that you are expecting twins - congratulations. We look forward to supporting you, and hearing your stories, here on the forum.

Thank you for your lovely introduction Shiella - I think it is great when mums communicate just how wonderful they think their kids are.

Hi! I'm a 25 year old, my fiance and I who is also 25 really want to get pregnant anytime now but no later than our wedding which is next year. I'm really looking forward to the support and experience this site has to offer.